Mazda MX-5 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 28 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.53 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mazda MX-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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